Monterey Bay Wild King Salmon Recipe

Courtesy of Chef Cal Stamenov of Marinus Restauant at Bernardus Lodge comes this Monterey Bay Wild King Salmon recipe. The fish is slow cooked and paired with snap peas, celery root purée, and pea tendrils. It is a bright, beautiful plate with fresh and light flavors of citrus and herbs.

Ingedients: Serves 6

6 wild salmon filets

Olive oil

Salt and pepper

3 cups heavy cream

2 ? pounds celery root – cubed

? pound (or 18 pieces) sugar snap peas

1 tablespoon butter

? lemon – juiced

Garden herbs, fennel fronds, pea tendrils for garnish

Directions:

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Season salmon filets with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place in shallow baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes or to desired doneness.

In a small pot, cover the celery root with cream. Bring to a simmer and heat until fork tender, approximately 30 minutes.

Remove from heat and purée in a blender. Pass the mixture through a fine sieve. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Keep warm.

In salted, boiling water – blanch the peas 30 seconds. Strain. Warm a sauce pan over medium heat with olive oil. Add the peas and lemon juice. Sauté for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

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